On Saturday, Oct 2nd, "Team Flying Saucers" will again be gathering in Boston to participate in the Run for Someone Else's Life, an annual fundraising event for Samaritans, Inc., a nonprofit organization that works to alleviate despair, isolation, distress and suicidal feelings 24 hrs a day, to educate the public about suicide prevention, and to reduce the stigma associated with suicide.

We will be participating in loving memory of Tom Gough and celebrating the legacy of compassion he left behind.

 

Why "Flying Saucers"?

When my 4 siblings and I were kids, whenever we had a notable achievement, whether in the classroom, sports fields, or something else, my father would bring home a pack of  "Flying Saucers", round ice-cream sandwiches made by the Carvel company. "To celebrate your flying performance", he would say.
 
On Nov 1, 2000, we lost my father to suicide at the age of 63. He had a long and successful career as a psychologist, where he helped countless individuals avoid the level of illness and despair to which he ultimately succumbed. Despite his zest for life and his profound understanding of the human mind, my father suffered from periodic bouts with clinical depression.
 
He was the gentlest, most compassionate man I have ever known, and he led an exemplary life. It is this beautiful life on which we choose to focus, and which we will celebrate on Saturday, October 2, 2010...with a "pack" of Flying Saucers.

Please consider joining our team for this 5K run or walk, and help support Samaritans, Inc. in their work to reduce incidences of suicide and emotional despair in Greater Boston.

- Rob

 

JOIN US!

All our welcome. If you would like to join our team, please register for the event and select Flying Saucers as your team affilation. Then, please contact me at rob[at]sproutreach.com and let us know you'll be participating so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!

Know someone else who might be interested in running or walking? Please feel free to share this invitation with friends.